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Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes. A New Look at Behaviour and Interventions

Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes. A New Look at Behaviour and Interventions Edited by Elisabeth M. Dykens, Robert M. Hodapp & Brenda M. Finucane, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD. 323 pages (pbk), £23.95, ISBN 1557664714, 2000. What constitutes a behavioural phenotype? Reading through the current book, I was reminded of the original definition. William L. Nyhan introduced the concept of behavioural phenotypes in 1972 when he described the aggressive self‐mutilation inherited genetic disorder that characterizes the condition to which his name is attached ( Nyhan 1972 ). Nowadays, the tools of molecular biology increasingly permit us to decide which genotype underlies the phenotype. In acknowledging this progress, the historical perspective is important. In clinical practice, the recognition that a reproducible pattern of behaviour is associated with specific genetic diseases has laid a valuable foundation for clinical diagnoses, and adequate support for children and their families. The differing professional backgrounds of the three authors of Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes suit the purpose of the book very well: Elisabeth M. Dykens is a child clinical psychologist, Robert M Hodapp a developmental psychologist and Brenda M. Finucane is a genetics counsellor. It is written with the aim of providing a knowledgeable, up‐to‐date work for those who want to learn something http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Wiley

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Copyright © 2001 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
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1360-2322
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10.1046/j.1360.2322.2001.00073.x
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Edited by Elisabeth M. Dykens, Robert M. Hodapp & Brenda M. Finucane, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD. 323 pages (pbk), £23.95, ISBN 1557664714, 2000. What constitutes a behavioural phenotype? Reading through the current book, I was reminded of the original definition. William L. Nyhan introduced the concept of behavioural phenotypes in 1972 when he described the aggressive self‐mutilation inherited genetic disorder that characterizes the condition to which his name is attached ( Nyhan 1972 ). Nowadays, the tools of molecular biology increasingly permit us to decide which genotype underlies the phenotype. In acknowledging this progress, the historical perspective is important. In clinical practice, the recognition that a reproducible pattern of behaviour is associated with specific genetic diseases has laid a valuable foundation for clinical diagnoses, and adequate support for children and their families. The differing professional backgrounds of the three authors of Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes suit the purpose of the book very well: Elisabeth M. Dykens is a child clinical psychologist, Robert M Hodapp a developmental psychologist and Brenda M. Finucane is a genetics counsellor. It is written with the aim of providing a knowledgeable, up‐to‐date work for those who want to learn something

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities – Wiley

Published: Dec 1, 2001

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